Screw up date days. I will just post when I have finished a chapter. So get ready for a major chapter upload day today.
Chapter 8 - The court.
It was late at night. I was restless. I had been here for around 2 months now. I sat up and looked at Kaida. She was fast asleep, with a sigh I got up and headed downstairs. I went to the library and lit a candle. I looked across the bookshelves. I found one called the court in the history section. I took it over to a table, I sat down, opened the book and began to read.
'The Court is an order of powerful beings from the Void, who came to Albion to conquer the land.
The Court consisted of three powerful entities: the Knight of Blades, weakest of the three; the Jack of Blades, and the Queen of Blades, most powerful and highest of the three. The Court hails from a place called the Void, a realm outside of Albion unknown to men.
Conquest of Albion
They came to the world seeking dominance over its people, demanding that they bow down in obedience. The people refused, and in turn, Albion was burned until the earth was as black as the smoke that filled the sky. Once again, the Court demanded total obedience, and again were refused. The result was the raising of the sea into the sky and the flooding of the world. After this next disaster, the Court asked for worship again, this time promising peace, but met the same result. Angry at being refused by lesser beings, the Court twisted the minds of the people of Albion until the entire land was insane. Finally, after many years of suffering, the people bowed down. The Court had won.
Fall of the Court
As time went by, there came a challenge from one of the denizens of Albion: a man named William Black, who wielded the Sword of Aeons, rose to the highest peak of Albion to fight for the freedom of his people. First to answer the challenge was the Knight, who was quickly slain by Black. Next came the Jack, who proved to be more of a challenge than the Knight. However, the Jack met the same fate as his ally, yet was still able to cheat death by having his essence escape into his mask. Finally, Black challenged the Queen of Blades. Their titanic battle was waged for weeks on end, with mountains and valleys forming as the result of their seemingly endless fight. At last, William threw down the Queen, ending the reigen of the court.'
I frowned, I had heard of Jack of Blades. Everyone had heard of Jack of Blades, but the Queen and Knight of Blades, they were knew. I looked back down at the book.
'The Knight of Blades
The Tales of Albion states that he appeared with Jack of Blades and the Queen of Blades (together known as 'The Court') from the Void. He and the others are said to have demanded that the inhabitants of Albion bow down before them. When they were refused, they "burned Albion until the earth turned black and the sky was thick with smoke". When the people refused a second time, they lifted the sea into the sky and flooded the world. The third time they demanded worship they said they would bring peace, but again the people refused, so the court twisted their minds until they went insane. Finally, the inhabitants of Albion bowed to the court
The Knight of Blades was the first to fall at the hands of William Black (Jack of Blades being the second). His fight with William Black took place on the peak on Mount Ruon, the highest mountain in Albion. By using the The Sword of Aeons, William completely destroyed the Knight
According to the Snowspire Oracle, Jack was already ancient by the time humans came into existence, and appeared in the unnamed world from the Void with the Court. He used his Mask to take over host bodies and thus live forever. Whilst in his humanoid form, he was never seen without the Mask, nor his original body ever shown. He is a master of strength, skill and will.
It was revealed by the Tales of Albion that Jack of Blades came from a place called the Void. It is also revealed that he had come with the Queen of Blades and the Knight of Blades, who together were known as the Court. He and the others demanded that the people of Albion bow down before them. When the people refused, the Court "burned Albion until the earth turned black and the sky was thick with smoke". When the people refused a second time, they lifted the sea into the sky and flooded the world. The third time they demanded worship, they claimed that they would bring peace, but again the people refused, so the Court twisted their minds until they went insane. Finally, the inhabitants bowed to the Court.
Jack Blades
Later in the future, when William Black was consulting a tome, Jack transported William from Albion to the Void. Jack tried to enslave William with an ornate sword, however William managed to fight back and escaped, and at the same time managed to steal the sword from Jack, which was later discovered to be The Sword of Aeons.
Their second meeting consisted of yet another battle. William Black managed to break Jack's body, destroying his form for a time. However, Jack's soul was believed to have escaped and possibly took refuge in his Mask.'
"Wow..." I muttered, I had never knew that. So, Jack isn't related to the Archon in anyway. That was a relief. The sword of Aeons...I made a mental note to search that blade. I continued.
'Queen of Blades
The Tales of Albion states that she appeared with Jack of Blades and The Knight of Blades (together known as The Court) from The Void. The Queen and the others are said to have demanded that all the inhabitants of Albion bow down before them. When they were refused, they "burned Albion until the earth turned black and the sky was thick with smoke". When the people refused a second time, they lifted the sea into the sky and flooded the world. The third time they demanded worship they said they would bring peace, but again the people refused, so the court twisted their minds until they went insane. Finally, the people of Albion bowed to the court.
Fight with William Black
On the Tales of Albion website, it states that the fight that took place between the Queen of Blades and William Black (who already had defeated Jack and the Knight of Blades) lasted for many weeks, and did such incredible damage to the land that it formed mountains and valleys. Eventually, William Black slew her, and freed the people of Albion.'
I closed the book.
"Hawk?" I looked up to see Chase. He was carrying a pile of books.
"Chase, what are you doing up?" I asked
"I am always up at this time." Chase said. He placed the books down and sat next to me "I've always studied late since I first came here..."
"Since the bandits attacked Oakvale, Right?" I said
"Yeah...how do...oh yeah." He chuckled
"Your story is quite remarkable." I smiled, Chase looked surprised
"Seriously? How?" He asked
"Spoilers." I giggled. Chase shook his head, smiling.
"You two are studying late." A man came in.
"Oh, Hi Thunder." Chase smiled, I gasped. Thunder! Whisper's older brother!
"Is this the girl that showed up those 2 boys?" Thunder asked
"That's me." I nodded
"Maybe I can help you with your training one day." Thunder smiled and left.
" .Gosh!" I grinned. I looked at Chase "Thunder said may train with me!"
"Yeah!" Chase chuckled"Come on, let's put the books back and get to bed." I nodded in agreement.
